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Sintra, with its forests and palaces, is 45 minutes away by train from Rossio. Estoril and Cascais are staid resorts but make for pleasant outings; the train ride from Cais do Sodré tracks the Tagus as it opens out into the Atlantic. Dozens of beaches await you.
Getting around in Portugal is an easy and interesting undertaking. There are numerous possibilities from planes and trains to buses, car-rental agencies, bicycles, trams, taxis, the underground metro in Lisbon and the state funiculars. Lisbon's transport system is still the best and cheapest way.
Flying inside Portugal is an expensive decision, if one considers the short distances involved. Trains are much cheaper, but you can also choose to go by bus, especially because there’s a large number of private companies operating express services between the major cities.
Trains: the CP (railway company) has a national network of lines that cover practically the whole of Portugal. The five major lines take you to Sintra, Azambuja, Cascais, Sado, and Porto/Aveiro. The tickets can be purchased at the ticket office of the respective boarding stations and at the automatic ticketing machines. It is important that you do not attempt to travel without a ticket, otherwise you may have to pay a hefty fine. Santa Apolónia Station is Lisbon’s main departure point for international destinations and central/northern Portugal. Trains from Rossio station run to Sintra, while Cascais and Estoril can be reached from Cais do Sodré.
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